Kenya Abandons OTP Verification, Reinstates Biometric ID for Public Healthcare
Kenya has discontinued the use of One-Time Password (OTP) verification codes for patients in its public healthcare system, reinstating biometric identification…
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AI Update: You’re Only as Old as Your YouTube History
Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI Update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: Ambiq Micro had a…
Handwave Raises $4.2M to Bring Palm-Based Identity and Payments to Market
Latvian startup Handwave has raised $4.2 million in seed funding to advance its palm-based biometric platform for payments and digital identity. The company’s…
Neurotechnology Tops NIST PFT III Evaluation with Leading Fingerprint Algorithm
Neurotechnology has secured first place in the latest Proprietary Fingerprint Template (PFT) III evaluation conducted by the National Institute of Standards…
Tirios Integrates artius.iD’s Passwordless Identity Tech for Real Estate Transactions
Real estate investment platform Tirios has partnered with artius.iD to deploy decentralized, passwordless ID verification for property transactions. The…
Andhra Pradesh Launches Facial Recognition Operation to Reunite Missing Girls
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has launched a month-long initiative called Operation TRACE, aimed at locating and reuniting missing girls through the use…
Somalia to Require National Digital ID for Banking in Benadir Starting September
Somalia’s Central Bank has announced that beginning September 1, 2025, all residents in the Benadir region – including the capital Mogadishu – must present a…
Laos Launches National Digital ID System Backed by Vietnam
Laos has officially launched its national digital citizen identification and management system, an important step in the country’s transition toward digital…
UK Government Prepares Digital ID Guidance for AML Compliance
The UK government is preparing new guidance to help financial institutions adopt digital identity solutions for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, aiming…
South Korea Launches Mobile Digital ID Access for Overseas Citizens
South Korea is extending its mobile digital identity system to Korean nationals living abroad through the newly launched Mobile Overseas Korean Identity…